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Senate roll call 74 · 93rd Congress · Apr 3, 1973

To override the President's veto of S.7, a bill extending programs to states for vocational rehabilitation services.

On Apr 3, 1973, the Senate voted 60–36 (S 7). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–4, Republicans 11–30, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
60
No
36
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 3, 1973

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 30 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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